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Rivers School Tutoring & Test Prep – Weston MA

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The Rivers School of Weston Parent Testimonial

“My son made high honors for the first time! He has been at the Rivers School for over 3 years and in the Weston Public Schools before that. During his entire schooling he always struggled. He battles with executive function which has held him down since he started school. Before we met you, he was turning in around half of his homework assignments and many of them late. Now all of the homework is handed in on time and receiving full credit. You taught him organization and study skills that helped him cope with his executive function. My son earned high honors at Rivers in just a matter of 3 months time. We are thrilled! Thanks Y3K Tutor In Your Home.”

-P.

(Weston, MA)

Concussion Facts

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Concussion Facts

A concussion is a brain injury.

All concussions are serious.

Concussions can occur without loss of consciousness.

Concussions can occur in almost any sport.

Proper treatment of concussions when they first happen can help prevent further injury or death.

Autism Caused By The Flu?

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Danish researchers report that children whose mothers had the flu or ran a fever lasting more than a week during pregnancy had an increased risk of developing an autism spectrum disorder. The study analyzed data collected from 97,000 mothers of children born from 1997 through 2003. The children whose mothers specifically reported having the flu during pregnancy had double the risk of being diagnosed with autism before age 3. Children whose mothers had a fever for more than seven days had three times the risk for autism. There was also a small increased risk of autism after the mother’s use of various antibiotics during pregnancy. It also found no association between mothers who reported common respiratory or sinus infections, common colds, urinary tract or genital infections, during pregnancy and autism in their children.

Wellesley Tutoring & Test Prep

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Wellesley Parent Testimonial
“The owner has tutored my children for several months. His patience and time that he has spent was wonderful. He was flexible with the my hours and he was able to understand my needs. My kids’ math and English test scores went up after learning study skills and test prep. I would recommend Y3K Tutor In Your Home to my friends and their kids.”

-Theresa S.
(Wellesley, MA)

Parent-Teacher Conferences: Your Responsibility & Tutor Help

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Before parent-teacher conferences, decide what information you would like from the teacher and questions you would like answered. It is often helpful to make a list ahead of time. Your tutor, who knows your child well, can help you come up with important items for your list.

Lincoln School PTO Pumpkinfest – Brookline MA

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When attending the Lincoln School’s Pumpkinfest in Brookline, MA this Sunday, make sure you look for the Y3K Tutor In Your Home silent auction donation. Whether it is writing, math, English, test preparation or study skills we have you covered. Our Brookline tutoring and test prep services and your auction bids will go a long way to help the children of Brookline. Please join us in making a difference. We hope that together we can make this year’s Pumpkinfest a resounding success.

Executive Function Tutor

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D. H. from Weston, MA asks, “What is executive function?”

This is a common question that we get asked a lot. As a child’s brain matures, they are able to perform higher level tasks. These high level tasks are referred to as executive function. Think of executive function as the role of a Chief Executive Officer in a company. She or he must analyze what the company needs to have done, develop a plan, identify the order these tasks must be done, make mid-course corrections as needed, and complete the job by the deadline. Someone with executive function problems may have difficulty doing any of the following:
Analyze a task
Plan how to address the task
Organize the steps needed to carry out the task
Develop timelines for completing the task
Adjust or shift these plans as needed
Compete the task in a timely way
Executive function issues in school can be devastating. If your child starts long term assignments at the last minute, loses papers, has loose papers everywhere, forgets to do homework, forgets to hand in completed homework, has difficulty with math word problems, has trouble starting and organizing English writing assignments, or studies for tests at the last minute then there may be executive function issues.

Y3K Tutor In Your Home helps many students with executive function learn how to become successful and attain high grades. Contact us if we can be of any assistance.

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Birthday Parties and Play Dates

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Most parents of children with special needs would love the opportunity to make the decision of what parts of a birthday party or play date their child can participate in. When organizing a party or play date, don’t forget the special ed friend who may only be in the class for part of the day.

Special Needs Play Dates

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If your child has certain special needs issues and is invited by a friend to a play date, try to include them as much as possible in environments where they have the best chances of success. If a play date would be more successful at home, you may accept the invitation but ask if it is OK for them to come over to your house instead.

Difference Between 504 Plan and IEP

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The 504 is ideal for your child if he or she can make progress with some special accommodations. This would not be measured for gains and administered by the school’s general education department. However if your child needs a structured environment and specialized learning plan with measured gains, then the IEP is probably your best option. The school’s special education department would run this option.

For helpful advice and support for students on a 504 or IEP, contact Y3K Tutor In Your Home today! We have helped many families receive the educational support they need.

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